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Registered Dietitian (RD) Certification

Registration Examination for Dietitians
Test Specifications Effective January 1, 2007



 

Percent of Exam

I. Food and Nutrition Sciences

  1. Food Science and Nutrient Composition of Foods
  2. Nutrition and Supporting Sciences

 

12

II. Nutrition Care Process and Model – Complex Conditions

  1. Nutrition Screening and Assessment
  2. Nutrition Diagnosis
  3. Nutrition Intervention (Planning and Intervention)
  4. Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

 

40

III. Counseling, Communication, Education, and Research

  1. Counseling and Communication
  2. Education and Training
  3. Research

 

10

IV. Foodservice Systems

  1. Menu Planning
  2. Procurement, Production, Distribution, and Service
  3. Sanitation and Safety
  4. Facility Planning

 

17

V. Management

  1. Human Resources
  2. Finance and Materials
  3. Marketing Products and Services
  4. Functions and Characteristics
  5. Quality Improvement

 

21

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